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Indoor Waterfall: Tubing and Water Pump From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-404

After setting the basin in place, Paul cleans off any dirt and dust that may have settled on the slate. Then, the pump is assembled with foam over the tubes at each cutout to prevent any water from splashing behind the fountain.

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	The foyer was just a big, empty space.
	A cascading waterfall was added...
	and its presence had a dramatic impact certain to inspire anyone who enters.
	Figure A

Time: 10 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Safety glasses
Work gloves
Waterfall kit
Drop cloth
Carpenter’s pencil
Flathead screwdriver
Level
Laser level
Hammer
Tape measure
Power drill
Stud finder
Right angle impact driver
2-1/2" screws
2-1/4" lag screws
Wall anchors
Cotton cloth or sponge
Spray bottle
Distilled water

Tubing and Water Pump

1. Attach the top bracket to the wall with an impact driver, driving the 2-1/4 inch lag screws into the studs (figure A).

2. Leave your first lag screw a little loose. This makes it easier to plumb the bracket before tightening the screw.

3. Set the basin on the J brackets (figure B). A copper basin is a natural bacteria killer.

4. Set the pumps into the basin, attaching with the suction cups – each slate gets it own pump so there are three pumps in all (figure C). Then, plug the pumps into the outlet (figure D). Make sure that the pumps don’t run dry!

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

5. Hang the three water dispersers on the upper bracket (figure E).

6. Direct the tubing from the water disperser into the basin (figure F).

7. Put the hose clamp around the tubing and connect the end of the tube to the pump and then tighten the hose clamp around the connection (figure G). Be careful not to overtighten the pump outlet fitting or it will crack.

Figure E

Figure F

Figure G

8. If the water disperser gets clogged from debris that falls into the basin, use a paper clip to clean out the hose.

9. Hide the cord from the light valence behind the top bracket before the slate gets installed (figure H).

10. To prevent water from splashing behind the fountain, insert foam pieces over the tubes at each cutout in the pan (figure I). This also holds the tube in place.

11. Clean the slate with a cotton cloth and water (figure J).

Figure H

Figure I

Figure J

RESOURCES :

Indoor Waterfall
Name: Triple Nojoqui Slate Water Wall
Brand Name: Water Wonders
Model Number: NOJ-TPL
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Tabletop Waterfalls
Product: Moonshadow
Model Number: MSHP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Tranquility Pool
Model Number: TRPP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Haiku Sun
Model Number: GHSP
Color: Copper Clear Finish

Brand Name: Water Wonders
Manufacturer: Water Wonders Inc.
3042 Industrial Pkwy.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Telephone: 1-800-549-1880

GUESTS :

Jo-Ri Way, President
Laguna Waterworks
23182 Alcalde Dr., Suite E
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telephone: 1-800-427-6123
E-mail: info@lagunawaterworks.com
Website: www.lagunawaterworks.com

Laura Wood
By the Woods
1220 79th St.
Victoria, MN 55306
Telephone: 1-952-443-9941
Website: www.bythewoods.com